Hidden Banteay Chhmar Tour

Visit the untouched ruins of Banteay Chhmar temple situates amidst jungle, very rare that not many tourists come to explore the site due to its infamous specialty. Built in 12th century, Banteay Chhmar resembles Angkor Thom whose the inscription is quite similar to popular Bayon’s bas reliefs that depicts about daily life and military scenes. If you really like to explore hidden Angkorain temples, this would be an ideal for you.

Detailed Itinerary

Our escort guide and driver will be meeting you at 7.30am at your hotel’s lobby then drive out of the hassle Siem Reap city to Banteay Chhmar temple, situates in Thma Puok District, Banteay Meanchey. The journey takes about 3 hours (190km) from Siem Reap, passing countryside dotting with palm trees, rice paddies and we stop to see people selling crispy bugs (Ex. Cricket, grasshopper), and you have the chance to try different delicious bugs.

Once we arrived, we begin our guided adventure to reveal Banteay Chhmar temple hiding among lush forest and you could be the only tourists exploring this Angkorian temple, which was built in 12th century during the reign of famous Khmer King “Jayavarman VII” and the temple complex resembles Angkor Thom. Stroll around to unlock interesting bas-reliefs describing military and daily life engagements, take some nice photos before visiting Banteay Chhmar Buddhist pagoda. One the way back, we stop by to visit the ruined Banteay Toap temple “Fortress of Army” which is considered as a tribute to Khmer army and nearby is admired by a large water reservoir and beautiful landscape.

The entrance fee of Banteay Chhmar is $5.00 per person and you can purchase it at the booth, just before you approach the temple entrance. Our tour guide will be happy to assist you with this.

Local English Speaking GuideTour guide is the most important window for our company, is the one who makes you leave Cambodia with meaningful and memorable experience. Importantly, for your trip, we reserve a local tour guide that has long-year experienced, friendly attitude, informative, knowledgeable and advisable.

TransportationDue to the distance, air conditioning vehicle is the best option, cool and comfortable, and included with the tour cost. Tuk Tuk is not available for this trip.

Dressing CodeCambodia geographically stays in the tropical monsoon, its weather varies and annually brings wet and dry seasons, generally hot in during day time and a bit cooler at night, and in the early morning. You should wear whatever most comfortable but remember to dress appropriately to respect the locals and active religious sites; pagodas, temples and holy places. Strong footwear is strongly recommended, should bring along insect repellent and make sure your camera is fully charged a day before.